RIP, Dr. Bobby Brown

[egri]

RIP Dr. Brown. He signed his 1949 Bowman for me back in 2014. Unless I am mistaken, his passing leaves only Curt Simmons and Tommy Brown left from that set.

[mr2686]

Sad news. 4 time world series winner (his WS stats are unreal) and the last living member of the 47, 49 and 1950 championship teams. R.I.P. Dr. Brown.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by egri

RIP Dr. Brown. He signed his 1949 Bowman for me back in 2014. Unless I am mistaken, his passing leaves only Curt Simmons and Tommy Brown left from that set.

So weird that Eddie Robinson isn't in that set.

[tedzan]

The 1947 TIP TOP card of Bobby Brown is his rookie card

The first 5 years (1947 - 1951), Bobby was the 3rd Baseman for the Yankees. He certainly contributed to their 4
World Championship victories within those 5 years. Especially in the World Series with his record-setting .439 in
17 games (41 AB's) and with an amazing 1.21 OPS. His .439 BA record still stands for W.S. batters having more
than 20 At-Bats. SABR has a great write-up on Bobby.... https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/bobby-brown/


GOD Bless his soul......and, comfort his Family and friends.


TED Z
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[egri]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

So weird that Eddie Robinson isn't in that set.

There are a few head-scratchers with who Bowman excluded. Eddie Robinson is one, but also Carl Erskine, Johnny Groth, Johnny Atonelli, Johnny Hetki, Joe Garagiola, and probably a few others I'm missing. They weren't in that year's Leaf set, so it wasn't a contract issue.